Chicita F. Culberson (born Chicita Forman, November 1, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an award-winning lichenologist. A botanical researcher at Duke University, Culberson pioneered the use of thin-layer chromatography in the identification of secondary lichen products.
In 1992, she became one of the first modern recipients of the Acharius Medal.
Dr Culberson is married to fellow lichenologist Bill Culberson.